Police Look for Suspect in Northeast Las Vegas Murder | News

LAS VEGAS -- An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who allegedly killed a 20-year-old and dumped his body near a construction storage yard.

Police are looking for 42-year-old Pedro Morones-Verdin in connection with the murder of David Pettis. Police say Morones-Verdin is considered armed an dangerous.

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Pettis was found shot to death and wrapped in plastic in northeast Las Vegas on December 8th.

Morones-Verdin is described as a Hispanic male adult, standing approximately 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing about 180 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Metro Homicide Section at (702) 828-3521 or Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.